There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Florence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane ORF - FLO
5h 30m$90–383Drive 311 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Florencecar 311 mi
5h 51m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Florence Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
9h 31m$116–244Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus
9h 59m$64–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Wilson to Florence Stationtrain Palmetto
10h 11m$74–157
Virginia Beach to Florence by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Florence is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Florence is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Florence station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Florence Bus Station via Richmond and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Florence station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Florence Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Florence is 295 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Florence without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Virginia Beach to Florence, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Florence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Florence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Florence is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $90 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Florence, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Florence Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilson to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Florence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Florence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Florence is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Virginia Beach to Florence.
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